Seething Tory row overshadows Boris Johnson’s much-trumpeted post-Brexit visit to India as allies lash out at critical MPs April 22, 2022 Allies of Boris Johnson have lashed out at Tory MPs calling for the Pinrime Minister to resign after the House of Commons ordered a third inquiry into lockdown parties in Downing Street. Senior backbencher Tobias Ellwood said there had been “a huge breach of trust” with the British people as he called on Conservative MPs [...]
Brexit checks: Disbelief and confusion at Gibraltar border as Spain blocks British nationals from entering April 22, 2022 There are reports coming in that Spanish authorities are refusing entry to British nationals trying to enter the country from Gibraltar. Numerous British citizens were unable to enter Spain yesterday as authorities at the border with Gibraltar demanded to see hotel reservations and evidence of onward travel, such as a return ticket or train reservation. [...]
Boris Johnson: Britain will reopen embassy in Kyiv thanks to ‘extraordinary fortitude’ of Ukrainians April 22, 2022 The Prime Minister has announced the British embassy in Kyiv will be reopening next week. Speaking at a press conference in India, Boris Johnson said: “The extraordinary fortitude and success of Ukrainian people means I can announce we will next week reopen our embassy.” In late February, the foreign ministry announced it would be moving [...]
Wimbledon’s Russia ban: Novak Djokovic, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and legend Martina Navratilova question decision April 22, 2022 Tennis stars including Novak Djokovic, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, and legendary ex pro Martina Navratilova, have come out against Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players. There was a backlash from the sporting community after SW19 said athletes, including men’s world number two Daniil Medvedev and women’s world number four Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus , cannot [...]
Boris Johnson urges post-Brexit negotiators in India to ‘get it done’ despite Modi’s looser ambitions for trade deal April 22, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged post-Brexit trade deal negotiators working with India to “get it done” this autumn, despite much looser ambitions on the side of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. After holding talks in New Delhi on Friday, Modi called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Ukraine but stopped short of criticising Russia’s actions [...]
Hundreds of crimes reported at royal palaces as ‘frightening’ figures revealed April 22, 2022 Hundreds of crimes have been reported at royal palaces in the past three years including offences involving weapons, drugs, violence and robbery. More than 450 crimes have been reported at royal palaces in London, including offences relating to drugs, violence and weapons. According to Sky News, some 470 crimes have been recorded in total between [...]
Treasury grants licence to pay contracts for Russia’s Gazprombank until May 31 April 22, 2022 The treasury has granted a licence to pay Russia’s Gazprombank and its subsidiaries until the end of next month. The decision was made to ensure gas supplies continue to flow to the European Union according to a document seen by Reuters. The license allows an individual or firm to continue paying any contracts that began [...]
Madeleine McCann: New suspect identified in 2007 disappearance of toddler April 22, 2022 A man has been identified as a suspect over the disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann 15 years ago. Portuguese prosecutors did not name him publicly, but indicated it was the same person which German authorities had previously publicly said is Christian Brueckner. In June 2020 German police said it was assumed that McCann was likely [...]
Disney to lose special tax status in US after opposing ‘don’t say gay’ bill April 22, 2022 Disney could be stripped of its special tax status in the US, after opposing Florida’s controversial ‘don’t say gay’ bill. The proposed state law limits the teaching of LGBTQ+ issues in schools, which Disney eventually condemned following scrutiny. Florida politicians have given legislative approval to removing Disney’s designation as a self-governing entity, which allows it [...]
A rising tide lifts all boats, and London is providing the most obvious bouyancy April 22, 2022 It might be too much to expect a thank you from the rest of the country – but London and the south east can be entitled to feel a little hard done by our polling of the rest of the country’s attitude towards the region’s economic input. Those who have made their lives in the [...]